Xband radar

1
Decoys
Warhead
2
2
X-band radar (Accurate tracking)
High-resolution radar on the ground tracks the
warhead and any decoys. Information is
coordinated at a command center.
2
Decoys
Warhead
3
Ground based interceptor
National Missile Defense site
3
One or more interceptors, made up of a kill
vehicle and booster, are launched from the
ground, aided by information from the command
center.
Command center
3
Decoys
Warhead
4
Kill vehicle (Hit-to-kill)
4
Using on-board sensors, as information from the
ground, the kill vehicle isolates the warhead
from decoys and debris.
Command center